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tranzformer · 12-14-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

This has got me thinking of getting a cheap E36 318is as a semi-project and holding off another year for the 86. (financial issue as well)

That is what I was thinking as well. Don't want to put too much into a E36 but would drive it until 2nd/3rd year BRZ to see if its really what I want and any rumors or plans for BRZ STI or WRX/STI. If I find a good deal, I could probably sell it for close to what I paid for it. However my Mazda is still running well with no issues so then I ask myself why get rid of a perfectly good car just go buy a used car with just as many miles on it as mine and be 7-8 years older.

Mitch · 12-15-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

This has got me thinking of getting a cheap E36 318is as a semi-project and holding off another year for the 86. (financial issue as well)

No. Just no. If you have to get an e36 318, get the 318ti (it's at least unique). If you just want a cheap four banger, get an e30 318is. Much better project car. I had an e36 325i for four years. I swore never to own anything slower than that ever again.

Dimman · 12-15-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch

No. Just no. If you have to get an e36 318, get the 318ti (it's at least unique). If you just want a cheap four banger, get an e30 318is. Much better project car. I had an e36 325i for four years. I swore never to own anything slower than that ever again.

I like the odd styling of the 318ti, but it got the older E30 interior and rear semi-trailing arm suspension. Not feeling the semi-trailing arms.

Pinkidoo · 12-19-2011, 07:05 AM

The E36 M3 may not be as highly prized for all out handling as it's fabled predecessor the E30, but if you're looking for a fast, practical 4 seater coupe that is equally at home on road and track then there are few better candidates for the money.

Max Schnell · 12-29-2011, 10:46 PM

The E36 M3 is such a fun car. Maintenance is key with this car and expect to spend money to fix up a cheaper used one or on a better kept used one. Either way go to youtube and watch the prepurchase advise vids there. That guy knows what he is talking about.

I love the E36 M3 I have. It was not that well loved by the prior owners but I don't mind putting some money into it to make it right. Not too hard to make about 240hp to the wheels with the right tune and boltons. This car can handle though. I can't get enough of driving it.

Don't let milage scare you too much. My buddy's S52 motor has 211,000 and dynos at 240hp at the wheels with boltons and OBDI tune and runs like a champ. Its all in how well maintained it is.

Oh and lastly read up on "money shifting" before you start driving it hard!

NESW20 · 12-30-2011, 01:49 AM

lately i've been having naughty ideas of buying an E30 of sorts, and using the extra money to put some really proper pieces on the both the MR2 and the E30. but in the end, i think having the warranty and something new will be nice, so i'll still go ahead and get the FRS. but holy hell i'd like to get a nice E30.

blur · 12-31-2011, 02:38 PM

I went car shopping with a friend a couple months back and we went to go see a E36 M3 four door... it had a straight pipe and great looking 18s... gold brakes, flawless body, clean history, 60k miles, white, clean black interior... for $4.5k. Almost bought it. We still talk about it to this day. The engine note is unreal.

tranzformer · 12-31-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blur

I went car shopping with a friend a couple months back and we went to go see a E36 M3 four door... it had a straight pipe and great looking 18s... gold brakes, flawless body, clean history, 60k miles, white, clean black interior... for $4.5k. Almost bought it. We still talk about it to this day. The engine note is unreal.

Seriously? Wow if it is as clean and great condition as you say that would have been a steal. If I could find something similar I totally would. Just haven't been lucky enough to find anything that is in good shape for a good price yet. Was that car being sold in NY? Sure it wasn't stolen.

Dave-ROR · 12-31-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

Seriously? Wow if it is as clean and great condition as you say that would have been a steal. If I could find something similar I totally would. Just haven't been lucky enough to find anything that is in good shape for a good price yet. Was that car being sold in NY? Sure it wasn't stolen.

That's a stupid cheap price..

blur · 12-31-2011, 08:18 PM

Lol yea it was in queens.

[IMG]https://lhxcpg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pRjhzmixm_sG5kN_APpHRjCxC_3x-7LhINWPs69qiyz8K***VWgBSrByanmGAnbNhr-N1gMp-bQUt3lHCspZG6YLERF4EmbmO/b7.jpg?psid=1[/IMG]

I wish we bought it

Oh and it had a full size spare in the trunk, like new and same style as the ones on it.

Caliban · 01-05-2012, 03:17 AM

damn..for $4.5k?? i would have bought it in a heart beat. sh*t!

blur · 01-05-2012, 05:41 AM

There are deals out there, just keep lookin man. Today I came across a craigslist ad for an M3 going for $1200... but sold by the time I called.

mockngbrd · 01-06-2012, 06:04 AM

i LOVE my E36 (altho it's only a 328), still drives awesome.

Midnight Run · 01-06-2012, 06:37 AM

im searching for an E36M3 right now..

12-30-2011, 01:49 AM	#48
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	lately i've been having naughty ideas of buying an E30 of sorts, and using the extra money to put some really proper pieces on the both the MR2 and the E30. but in the end, i think having the warranty and something new will be nice, so i'll still go ahead and get the FRS. but holy hell i'd like to get a nice E30. __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

12-31-2011, 02:38 PM	#49
blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went car shopping with a friend a couple months back and we went to go see a E36 M3 four door... it had a straight pipe and great looking 18s... gold brakes, flawless body, clean history, 60k miles, white, clean black interior... for $4.5k. Almost bought it. We still talk about it to this day. The engine note is unreal. __________________ I wish I was cool enough to have an FR-S

12-31-2011, 08:18 PM	#52
blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol yea it was in queens. [IMG]https://lhxcpg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pRjhzmixm_sG5kN_APpHRjCxC_3x-7LhINWPs69qiyz8K**VWgBSrByanmGAnbNhr-N1gMp-bQUt3lHCspZG6YLERF4EmbmO/b7.jpg?psid=1[/IMG] I wish we bought it Oh and it had a full size spare in the trunk, like new and same style as the ones on it. __________________ I wish I was cool enough to have an FR-S Last edited by blur; 01-05-2012 at 05:38 AM.*

01-05-2012, 05:41 AM	#54
blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There are deals out there, just keep lookin man. Today I came across a craigslist ad for an M3 going for $1200... but sold by the time I called. __________________ I wish I was cool enough to have an FR-S

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12-19-2011, 07:05 AM	#46
Pinkidoo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Red Toyota fortuner Location: New York City, New York Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The E36 M3 may not be as highly prized for all out handling as it's fabled predecessor the E30, but if you're looking for a fast, practical 4 seater coupe that is equally at home on road and track then there are few better candidates for the money.

12-29-2011, 10:46 PM	#47
Max Schnell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Lexus GS350 F-sport Location: East Posts: 251 Thanks: 4 Thanked 61 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The E36 M3 is such a fun car. Maintenance is key with this car and expect to spend money to fix up a cheaper used one or on a better kept used one. Either way go to youtube and watch the prepurchase advise vids there. That guy knows what he is talking about. I love the E36 M3 I have. It was not that well loved by the prior owners but I don't mind putting some money into it to make it right. Not too hard to make about 240hp to the wheels with the right tune and boltons. This car can handle though. I can't get enough of driving it. Don't let milage scare you too much. My buddy's S52 motor has 211,000 and dynos at 240hp at the wheels with boltons and OBDI tune and runs like a champ. Its all in how well maintained it is. Oh and lastly read up on "money shifting" before you start driving it hard!

01-05-2012, 03:17 AM	#53
Caliban Terrorist of Chat Rooms Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 05 E46M3, 06 CT9ARS, FR-S? Location: Oakland Smokin' Posts: 205 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	damn..for $4.5k?? i would have bought it in a heart beat. sh*t!

01-06-2012, 06:04 AM	#55
mockngbrd Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: BMW E36 328 / E34 M5 Location: Singapore Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i LOVE my E36 (altho it's only a 328), still drives awesome.

01-06-2012, 06:37 AM	#56
Midnight Run Action Thriller Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: E46M3 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 163 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im searching for an E36M3 right now..

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